Archives for July 2024

Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images The month of July is going poorly for the Orioles up to this point. Hello, friends. The Orioles. (sigh) What’s there to say about these jokers right now? They came out of the All-Star break looking rejuvenated for all of two games and then have fired off a series of stinkers, with these last two games against the Marlins being among … [Read more...] about Thursday Bird Droppings: Waiting around for the Orioles offense to resurface

Photo by Rodger Wood/Diamond Images via Getty Images Down on the farm Povich was back to starting in Norfolk and the Delmarva offense exploded for 17 runs Triple-A: Norfolk Tides 6, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Marlins) 5 - Game 1/F7 This was Cade Povich’s first start for Norfolk after his All-Star break demotion. It went OK as the lefty needed just 87 pitches to get … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 7/25: Beavers hits two homers in Bowie win

Jacob Webb, one of the Orioles’ recent waiver wire pickups, and now one of the most reliable bullpen arms. | Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Will Mike Elias be ready to step up for a big move for a quality starting pitcher with team control remaining? The trade deadline is just five days, and the needs are clear: some help for the starting rotation, plus a competent … [Read more...] about The Orioles have preferred their upgrades short-term and cheap. Will it be enough?

Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports The Orioles play an early one with Corbin Burnes getting the ball again.  Here we are. The Orioles find themselves trying to avoid a sweep by one of the worst teams in baseball. I hate writing that. At least they are giving themselves the best chance to do so with this matchup. Former NL Cy Young Corbin Burnes will take the game … [Read more...] about Thursday afternoon Orioles game thread: at Marlins, 12:10 pm